Elon University requires a minimum of 132 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.
Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Elon University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Elon University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.
NOTE: Around 83% of students who start college at Elon University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.
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Academic Options | Yes | No | Note |
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Accelerated Degree Program | √ | – | – |
Transfer Credits Accepted | √ | – | – |
AP Credit Accepted | √ | – | – |
IB Credits Accepted | √ | – | – |
Summer Classes Available | √ | – | – |
New Student Orientation | √ | – | – |
Reminder: Elon University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.
Elon University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.
Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.
Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.
Course | Required? |
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2nd Language | Yes |
Math | Yes |
Science | Yes |
Computer | No |
Reminder: Check with Elon University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.
When choosing a major, Elon University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Elon University.Elon University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Elon University false.Elon University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.
NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.
🟨 Check with Elon University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.
✅ Elon University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.
✅ Elon University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.
🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Elon University, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Elon University.
🟨 Elon University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.
The main library on campus is the Carol Grotnes Belk.
A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.
Elon University offers these dual degree programs:
•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with North Carolina State University, Georgia Tech, Penn State, University of Notre Dame, Washington University in St. Louis, North Carolina A&T State University, University of South Carolina and Clemson University
What is ROTC?
The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.
Does Elon University have any ROTC programs?
Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.
Elon University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.
Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Elon University include:
•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus
•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus
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